PhD scholarship in plasma astrophysics/ astroparticle physics
For our location in Zeuthen we are seeking:
PhD scholarship in plasma astrophysics/ astroparticle physics
Limited: 3 years | Starting date: 01.09.2025 | ID: APDO015/2024 | Deadline: 25.01.2025 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
We invite applications for a PhD scholarship in plasma astrophysics/astroparticle physics. The successful applicant will join the research group led by Prof. Huirong Yan at University of Potsdam and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) and work on topics involving any of the following topics: turbulence, magnetic field, and cosmic rays. The starting date is Sept. 1st in 2025. The position is for three years and is expected to lead to PhD degree at the Uni Potsdam.
Potsdam is one of the four major locations for astrophysical research in Germany, characterized by a very wide range of research topics in both observation and theory at University of Potsdam. As one of Germany’s largest research centres, DESY carries out fundamental research in various areas including astroparticle physics.
More Information:
About your role:
Work on topics involving any of the following topics:
- Turbulence
- Magnetic field
- Cosmic rays
Good reasons to join:
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
Limited: 3 years
About you:
- Master degree in physics or astrophysics
- Desired skills include training in astrophysics or plasma physics
- Strong numerical skills
- Proficiency in English is mandatory
For further information please contact Prof. Huirong Yan at huirong.yan@desy.de.
DESY in Zeuthen does not grant doctoral degrees directly but collaborates with the University of Potsdam. Candidates for thesis research will have to satisfy the terms of admission for doctoral theses of the University. PhD students receive a monthly salary of 67% of the payment of the remuneration group 13 TVöD (Federal Government).
Applications should be in one pdf file including the following documents: CV, degree certificates, and a 2-3 page research statement as well as the contact information of three references. Applications submitted by Jan. 25th will receive full considerations.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
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DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
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Notkestraße 85
22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 26.01.2025